moon landing.

My husband and I just got done watching Mythbusters and the topic was whether or not the original footage was faked. They said that 20-30 percent of people believe that the footage was filmed in a studio. Maybe this subject is not hot enough to warrant being on the hot topic board but I was just wondering what you guys thought.

My husband and I just got done watching Mythbusters and the topic was whether or not the original footage was faked. They said that 20-30 percent of people believe that the footage was filmed in a studio. Maybe this subject is not hot enough to warrant being on the hot topic board but I was just wondering what you guys thought.

I use to think it was VERY possible that it was staged. I don't put moral boosters like that passed the Government. I can totally see them doing that. Then my husband reminded me that they would literally have to pay off thousands of people and I think that is an excellent point.

I use to think it was VERY possible that it was staged. I don't put moral boosters like that passed the Government. I can totally see them doing that. Then my husband reminded me that they would literally have to pay off thousands of people and I think that is an excellent point.

Haha, I think it could be staged or not who cares at this point, all I wanted to say is the government pays off millions of people with GA lol so maybe they don't need the help but just know the truth about the moon landing? ;)

Haha, I think it could be staged or not who cares at this point, all I wanted to say is the government pays off millions of people with GA lol so maybe they don't need the help but just know the truth about the moon landing? ;)

I was always taught it happened. But I have never understood the Scientific Merit or even the point of flying all the way out there to land on a dead lifeless rock. What was the point in spending millions to say we were the first to complete a pointless mission?

I was always taught it happened. But I have never understood the Scientific Merit or even the point of flying all the way out there to land on a dead lifeless rock. What was the point in spending millions to say we were the first to complete a pointless mission?

Yes, they investigated it. And they concluded it was real. But my dad is an amateur astronomer by hobby and has read a lot on it that also deposes the fake theories. Here is a link to the Mythbusters episode if you're curious. I think its in 2 parts though.

Yes, they investigated it. And they concluded it was real. But my dad is an amateur astronomer by hobby and has read a lot on it that also deposes the fake theories. Here is a link to the Mythbusters episode if you're curious. I think its in 2 parts though.

1. they looked at a photo that showed shadows pointing in 2 different directions. Claims were that only multiple lighting sources like in a studio would make shadows on the moon point in 2 different directions. They proved that the surface of the moon could indeed make this happen.

2. they looked at a photo that showed an astronaut in the shadow of the ship. Claims were that the astronaut was lit too brightly considering he was in a shadow. Doubters said that with the sun as the only light source, he should be darker. They proved that the dust on the moon is reflective, and that the astronaut would in fact be bright even though he was in a shadow.

3. They looked at the movement of the astronauts and tried to replicate it using trick video by slowing down the footage and by a harness. the only time they could get the bouncing right is when they went on one of those planes that can simulate no gravity.

4. They looked at a claim that footprints would not be distinct on the moon because there is no moisture in the atmosphere. They replicated this in a vacuum and did get a distinct footprint.

5. They looked at a claim that the footage of the astronauts planting the american flag on the moon shows the flag waving around like there is a breeze. They again used a vacuum and showed that the momentum on the flag would make it sway back and forth.

6. They went to a space lab and had a laser fired at the moon and said that the machines showed the laser bounce off the reflectors left by the astronauts proving that is man-made equipment is on the moon.

They said that they believe without a doubt that we have been to the moon.

Sorry so long, but wanted to give you all the info!

Wendy

They looked at several different claims.

1. they looked at a photo that showed shadows pointing in 2 different directions. Claims were that only multiple lighting sources like in a studio would make shadows on the moon point in 2 different directions. They proved that the surface of the moon could indeed make this happen.

2. they looked at a photo that showed an astronaut in the shadow of the ship. Claims were that the astronaut was lit too brightly considering he was in a shadow. Doubters said that with the sun as the only light source, he should be darker. They proved that the dust on the moon is reflective, and that the astronaut would in fact be bright even though he was in a shadow.

3. They looked at the movement of the astronauts and tried to replicate it using trick video by slowing down the footage and by a harness. the only time they could get the bouncing right is when they went on one of those planes that can simulate no gravity.

4. They looked at a claim that footprints would not be distinct on the moon because there is no moisture in the atmosphere. They replicated this in a vacuum and did get a distinct footprint.

5. They looked at a claim that the footage of the astronauts planting the american flag on the moon shows the flag waving around like there is a breeze. They again used a vacuum and showed that the momentum on the flag would make it sway back and forth.

6. They went to a space lab and had a laser fired at the moon and said that the machines showed the laser bounce off the reflectors left by the astronauts proving that is man-made equipment is on the moon.

They said that they believe without a doubt that we have been to the moon.

You know what kills me. Look at the sheer volume of the photographs the astronauts supposedly took vs the number of minutes they were actually supposedly on the moons surface. The numbers don't work. If all if them did nothing but snap photos the whole time they would still have been hard pressed to get it done...and of all of the refutes...I've never seen that simple logistical conundrum addressed anywhere. I'm on my phone right now but I'll find the link with the actual figures tomorrow if I get a chance.

You know what kills me. Look at the sheer volume of the photographs the astronauts supposedly took vs the number of minutes they were actually supposedly on the moons surface. The numbers don't work. If all if them did nothing but snap photos the whole time they would still have been hard pressed to get it done...and of all of the refutes...I've never seen that simple logistical conundrum addressed anywhere. I'm on my phone right now but I'll find the link with the actual figures tomorrow if I get a chance.

I used to take the same position as your husband...until someone pointed out that it just isn't true. The entire mission did not have to be faked...just the fact that they actually landed on the moon. It would not be easy to fool that many people...but at that time with the technology available...it's not at all impossible.

I used to take the same position as your husband...until someone pointed out that it just isn't true. The entire mission did not have to be faked...just the fact that they actually landed on the moon. It would not be easy to fool that many people...but at that time with the technology available...it's not at all impossible.

Hahaha maybe the government not only paid off thousands of ppl, but also Mythbusters!!! Lol. It's much more fun to believe it did happen, it sort of gives you faith that this type of exploration is possible and that there may be so more out there.

Hahaha maybe the government not only paid off thousands of ppl, but also Mythbusters!!! Lol. It's much more fun to believe it did happen, it sort of gives you faith that this type of exploration is possible and that there may be so more out there.

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